Here's How Coco Chanel Created The Little Black Dress The little black dress (LBD) was popularizedand effectively invented as a modern fashion stapleby French designer Coco Chanel in 1926. At a time when black was largely associated with mourning, Chanel introduced The LBD you need in your wardrobe #fashion #brand #fashiondesigner #lbd #littleblackdress The Little Black Dress Edit Womens Designer Fashion by Leina & Fleur